Destinations

Moremi is one of the best places in Africa for spotting wildlife, with a high density of animals. A particular advantage is that the wildlife in Moremi are generally relaxed, which means that game vehicles can get closer than is the case in many other national parks and reserves. The reserve…

Baker’s Lodge is about as perfect as a safari lodge can be and one of my all-time favourites. The individual thatched safari suites have everything you could wish for as well as their own decks overlooking the river. I only stayed one night – probably the biggest regret I had from…

An island paradise in Lake Malawi National Park, Blue Zebra Island Lodge is an essential part of any Malawi itinerary. Offering superb service, fabulous food and all the water-based activities you could wish for, you will not want to leave its stunning sandy beaches. Accommodation is extremely comfortable and Blue Zebra…

This is the second and final part of this trip report, you can find the first part here: Trip report: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Introduction
As mentioned in the first part of this report from Zimbabwe, in November last year I took part in a familiarisation trip to Zimbabwe…

Introduction
For several years I have been trying to visit Uganda. Okay, that sounds a bit odd, like they didn’t want me to come or I there was some other obstacle in my way. What I mean is that I have been interested in exploring Uganda for a long…

The Grand Daddy Hotel is a perfect choice for Cape Town, whether this is your first visit or your twentieth. With a quirky but fun style, a relaxed atmosphere and superb service, you’ll feel at home from the minute you arrive. I will be back – and you should definitely visit…

Hwange National Park is a true paradise for a safari trip and one of our absolute favourites in Africa. It is notable for the huge number of elephants but is also home to an abundance of other wildlife. The park is spectacular in terms of landscape, too – with open…